{"id":20298,"date":"2026-05-05T12:34:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T03:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entreeearlyyears.com.au\/?page_id=20298"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:09:42","slug":"childcare_cook_jobs_adelaide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.entreeearlyyears.com.au\/childcare_cook_jobs_adelaide\/","title":{"rendered":"Childcare Cook Jobs Adelaide | Flexible Early Learning Roles"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"vector-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/vector-3.svg\" alt=\"Fun Zig-Zag Doodle - purple \/ pink\" width=\"72\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h1>Childcare Cook Jobs in Adelaide<\/h1>\r\n<p>Flexible, meaningful work supporting early learning centres across Adelaide.<br \/>Above\u2011award hourly rates, daytime shifts, and ongoing opportunities available. <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Adelaide_cooks_1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Adelaide_cooks_1.png\" alt=\"Adelaide_cooks_1\" width=\"432\" height=\"447\" \/> Entr\u00e9e Early Years Recruitment is regularly seeking\u00a0<b>experienced Childcare Cooks<\/b>\u00a0to support early learning services across\u00a0<b>Adelaide and surrounding suburbs<\/b>. If you&#8217;re looking for\u00a0<b>flexible, daytime work<\/b>, reliable bookings, and the opportunity to make a positive impact through nutritious meals, we&#8217;d love to hear from you.<\/p>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li>Above\u2011award pay<\/li>\r\n<li>Flexible shifts that suit your availability<\/li>\r\n<li>Ongoing temporary and potential permanent opportunities<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entreeearlyyears.com.au\/apply\/e202e054-7b2b-4691-825f-0c1c21bafdcd\/\" target=\"_self\"> Apply Now <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Why Work as a Childcare Cook with Entr\u00e9e Early Years?<\/h2>\r\n<p>We understand the importance of flexibility, support, and consistency when it comes to work. As a Childcare Cook with Entr\u00e9e Early Years, you&#8217;ll have access to opportunities that fit your lifestyle &#8211; with the backing of an experienced Early Years recruitment team.<br \/><b>Key Benefits<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><b>$37.70 per hour + super<\/b>\u00a0(above award rates)<\/li>\r\n<li>Flexible\u00a0<b>daytime shifts only<\/b><\/li>\r\n<li>Choose where and when you work<\/li>\r\n<li>Ongoing bookings and\u00a0<b>temp\u2011to\u2011perm opportunities<\/b><\/li>\r\n<li>Supportive team who understands Early Childhood environments<\/li>\r\n<li>Meaningful work contributing to children&#8217;s health and development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Adelaide_cooks_2\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Adelaide_cooks_2.png\" alt=\"Adelaide_cooks_2\" width=\"432\" height=\"447\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Adelaide_cooks_3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Adelaide_cooks_3.png\" alt=\"Adelaide_cooks_3\" width=\"432\" height=\"447\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>About the Role &#8211; Childcare Cook<\/h2>\r\n<p>As a Childcare Cook, you&#8217;ll play a vital role in supporting children&#8217;s growth and wellbeing by preparing\u00a0<b>healthy, nutritious, and appealing meals<\/b>\u00a0in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li>Preparing and serving meals and snacks for children<\/li>\r\n<li>Catering for dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances<\/li>\r\n<li>Supporting cultural and individual food needs<\/li>\r\n<li>Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards<\/li>\r\n<li>Working collaboratively with centre teams<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"vector-2-1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/vector-2-1.svg\" alt=\"Fun Crown Doodle - orange\" width=\"70\" height=\"55\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Locations Available<\/h2>\r\n<p>We place Childcare Cooks across a wide range of early learning settings throughout Adelaide, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li>Adelaide CBD &amp; Central suburbs<\/li>\r\n<li>Adelaide Hills<\/li>\r\n<li>Northern suburbs<\/li>\r\n<li>Eastern suburbs<\/li>\r\n<li>Southern suburbs<\/li>\r\n<li>Western suburbs<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You can\u00a0<b>nominate your preferred locations<\/b>\u00a0as part of your registration. <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Adelaide_cooks_4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Adelaide_cooks_4.png\" alt=\"Adelaide_cooks_4\" width=\"432\" height=\"447\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Adelaide_cooks_5\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Adelaide_cooks_5.png\" alt=\"Adelaide_cooks_5\" width=\"432\" height=\"447\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Skills &amp; Experience<\/h2>\r\n<p>To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:<\/p>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li>Experience in a\u00a0<b>Childcare or Early Childhood setting<\/b>\u00a0(desirable)<\/li>\r\n<li>Ability to cater for dietary allergies and restrictions<\/li>\r\n<li>Awareness of cultural food requirements<\/li>\r\n<li>Australian working rights<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Desirable<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li>HLTAID012 &#8211; Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entreeearlyyears.com.au\/apply\/e202e054-7b2b-4691-825f-0c1c21bafdcd\/\" target=\"_self\"> Apply Now <\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"vector-2-1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/vector-2-1.svg\" alt=\"Fun Crown Doodle - orange\" width=\"70\" height=\"55\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Mandatory Qualifications &amp; Checks<\/h2>\r\n<p>To work as a Childcare Cook, you must hold:<\/p>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li>&#8220;<b>I Am Alert<\/b>&#8221; or equivalent Food Safety Certification<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Working With Children Check (WWCC)<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Our team can guide you through any checks required.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Adelaide_cooks_6\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Adelaide_cooks_6.png\" alt=\"Adelaide_cooks_6\" width=\"432\" height=\"447\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Adelaide_cooks_7\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Adelaide_cooks_7.png\" alt=\"Adelaide_cooks_7\" width=\"432\" height=\"447\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Working with Entr\u00e9e Early Years<\/h2>\r\n<p>Entr\u00e9e Early Years Recruitment is a specialist Early Childhood recruitment agency supporting centres and educators across South Australia.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Our Culture &amp; Support<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li>Welcoming and inclusive recruitment team<\/li>\r\n<li>Welcome packs and ongoing recognition<\/li>\r\n<li>Access to training opportunities and industry updates<\/li>\r\n<li>Exclusive events and newsletters<\/li>\r\n<li>Ongoing support throughout your assignments<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>We&#8217;re committed to helping you build a rewarding and sustainable career in Early Childhood.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"EY_team\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/entree-early-years\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EY_team.png\" alt=\"The Entree Early Years Team\" width=\"594\" height=\"615\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>How to Apply<\/h2>\r\n<p>Joining our team is easy.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Click APPLY Now<\/b>\u00a0to submit your CV and cover letter Prefer to chat? Call our team on\u00a0<b>(08) 8100 8876<\/b><br \/>Quote reference\u00a0<b>JO\u20112601\u201111534<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entreeearlyyears.com.au\/apply\/e202e054-7b2b-4691-825f-0c1c21bafdcd\/\" target=\"_self\"> Apply Now <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Book or Hire Your Next Educator Today<\/h2>\r\n<p>We&#8217;re placing candidates with businesses in Early Childhood right now! Click to find out more.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/employer-recruitment-services\/hire-or-book-early-childhood-staff\/\" target=\"_self\"> Hire or book staff <\/a> <a href=\"\/employer-recruitment-services\/available-candidates-in-ecec\/\" target=\"_self\"> See our talent <\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Childcare Cook Jobs in Adelaide Flexible, meaningful work supporting early learning centres across Adelaide.Above\u2011award hourly rates, daytime shifts, and ongoing opportunities available. Entr\u00e9e Early Years Recruitment is regularly seeking\u00a0experienced Childcare Cooks\u00a0to support early learning services across\u00a0Adelaide and surrounding suburbs. 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